Plan a "Sports Day" kickoff event to introduce the track and field theme.
Engage in a short opening ceremony with a pretend torch relay.
Set up an obstacle course with different stations.
Engage in activities where children run, jump, and crawl through the course.
Organize sack races with age-appropriate sacks or bags.
Engage in activities that involve hopping and balancing during the races.
Incorporate balloon relay races.
Engage in activities where children carry balloons while running to the finish line.
Set up a bean bag toss station.
Engage in activities where children practice throwing bean bags into designated targets.
Introduce the concept of the long jump.
Engage in activities where children practice jumping forward and landing safely.
Create a mini hurdles course using low obstacles.
Engage in activities where children practice jumping over hurdles.
Set up a tunnel crawl relay race.
Engage in activities where children crawl through tunnels to complete the relay.
Set up a tunnel crawl relay race.
Engage in activities where children crawl through tunnels to complete the relay.
Incorporate ribbon dancing activities.
Engage in activities where children move and dance with colorful ribbons.
Create simple and personalized medals using craft materials.
Engage in activities where children decorate and receive medals for participating.
Organize relay races with short distances.
Engage in activities where children pass a baton or object in relay fashion.
Set up a balance beam or tape lines on the floor for balancing activities.
Engage in activities where children practice walking or hopping along the balance beam.
Incorporate parachute games for cooperative play.
Engage in activities where children work together to lift and lower the parachute.
Discuss the importance of sportsmanship.
Engage in activities where children form a sportsmanship circle, sharing positive words and encouragement.
Incorporate a fitness fun dance session.
Engage in activities where children dance and move to energetic music.
Conclude the track and field theme with a cool down yoga session.
Engage in activities where children practice simple yoga poses for relaxation.